• 2024 World of Winter Festival

    Dates: January 12 - March 10, 2024 - ABOUT THE EVENT: Bundle up and join the fun! The largest winter festival in the United States is back! Join us for […]

  • Valentine’s Tea & Cocoa Party!

    No fuss, all frills! Join us for member playtime on Monday, February 12 from 9am-noon as we break out the beverages and teatime treats for a Valentine's Tea & Cocoa […]

  • Grand Rapids Boat Show

    A West Michigan tradition! In our 79th year, the Grand Rapids Boat Show is launching into an era where we will be showing our broadest array of power boats ever…5 […]

  • Iron Fish Tasting

    Join us Wednesday, February 14th from 11:00 am-1:00 pm in Grand Rapids for a special Iron Fish Tasting at Bridge Street Market!

  • Valentine’s Day: Pairings w/ Mokaya

    Treat your Valentine (and self) to a Cocktail, Chocolate and Spirit tasting with Long Road Distillers and Mokaya Chocolate Boutique. Get ready to be guided through the flavors of 4 […]

  • Grand Rapids Boat Show

    A West Michigan tradition! In our 79th year, the Grand Rapids Boat Show is launching into an era where we will be showing our broadest array of power boats ever…5 […]

  • Crafternoons

    Crafternoons

    Join us for an afternoon of coffee, cookies, and crafts. Bring your own project or make a craft with the supplies provided by the library. Meet new friends and chat […]

  • Wine on Thursdays

    Wine on Thursdays

    EVERY THURSDAY EVENING FROM 4 – 8PM… Stop in for wine tasting! We always have 2-3 options open and encourage you to grab a taste and shop around or talk […]

  • 3rd Thursdays

    3rd Thursdays

    Sip. Shop. Stroll. Third Thursdays is a multi-venue showcase of locally owned art galleries, retail spaces, restaurants, and cultural institutions along the free DASH shuttle route.  It spans the neighborhoods […]

  • Music in the Stacks: Brandon Marceal

    Flutist Brandon Marceal has swiftly become a standout figure in the realm of progressive jazz music, infusing his performances with a distinctive essence that resonates deeply with audiences across the […]

  • Plug ‘n’ Play Open Mic at City Built

    Plug ‘n’ Play Open Mic at City Built

    Plug 'N' Play Open Mic Nights! Starting January 18th • 7:00 - 9:00PM Sign-up is at 6:30PM Performers get $2 off draft pints! JOIN US! Solo/Duos Guitars Ukulele Cajons Brass Poets Covers & Originals Cheers! NO - Bands, drum kits, early sign-ups, keyboards, or rude-dudes Available for you to use: 1/4" cables, music stands & […]

  • Grand Rapids Boat Show

    A West Michigan tradition! In our 79th year, the Grand Rapids Boat Show is launching into an era where we will be showing our broadest array of power boats ever…5 acres of them, especially for the Great Lakes! The array of Motor Yachts, Cruisers, Runabouts, Fishing Boats, and Ski and Surf Inboards is exceptional. Pontoon […]

  • Concerts Under the Stars: Brother Wolf

    Concerts Under the Stars: Brother Wolf

    Benjamin Hunter is Brother Wolf. Brother Wolf is from Michigan. This multifaceted creative, with an extensive background in communications arts (Professor of Communication Studies), has published music and art zines, as well as recorded, mixed and mastered albums for dozens of bands and solo artists. The frontman of Michigan based bands Head and Love Fossil, […]

  • Grand Rapids Boat Show

    A West Michigan tradition! In our 79th year, the Grand Rapids Boat Show is launching into an era where we will be showing our broadest array of power boats ever…5 acres of them, especially for the Great Lakes! The array of Motor Yachts, Cruisers, Runabouts, Fishing Boats, and Ski and Surf Inboards is exceptional. Pontoon […]

  • The Black Panther and Beyond / The World of Afrofuturism with Dr. Julian Chambliss

    Join us for a celebration of Afrofuturism! Learn from teacher and scholar Dr. Julian Chambliss about the intersection of art, technology, and activism that forms the bedrock of the Afro Fantastic. Learn about the history and importance of Afrofuturism with a focus on comics and movies. After the discussion, attendees can contribute to a community […]

  • Movies at Main / Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

    Families are invited to visit the Main Library for a special showing of the film, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Musically inspired, age appropriate crafts and popcorn from Mosby's Popcorn will also be available first come, first served. Special thanks to the Grand Rapids Public Library Foundation and the Wege Foundation for their support of this […]

  • Grace Theisen

    Get ready to experience soul-stirring rock n' roll, complete with addicting riffs and commanding vocals that have become trademarks of Theisen's music. This will be Theisen's third time on the Broad Leaf stage, so let's give her a big Kentweird welcome!

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